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The white and black male cat has been seen straying by local residents in the area over a number of years.

RSPCA Cymru collected the un-neutered cat, who was found to have lameness on the left hind leg.

He was given pain relief and antibiotics before X-rays found dozens of pieces of shot across the cats body, one of which had caused its left hind leg to fracture.

The animal charity said it was sickened someone took shots at the stray cat and has urged anyone with information to contact them.

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RSPCA inspector David Milborrow said: “The X-rays of this poor cat are shocking - showing the poor animal has been peppered with shot, thought to be from a shot gun. It's deeply sad to think someone has been targeting the animal in this way.

“One piece of shot has fractured the feline’s left hind leg, and the cat has clearly been through a shocking ordeal.

“We know residents have seen the cat straying in the Greenmeadow for a number of years, and we hope someone will have some information about what has been happening to this white and black male cat.

“It is believed the cat was shot between Tuesday May 7 and Thursday May 9. Someone may even have heard the incident take place.

“Our inspectorate appeal line can be reached on 0300 123 8018, and we’d urge anyone who knows anything about these shootings to contact us.”

Mr Milborrow added that the was responding well to treatment and had since been transferred to the RSPCA's Birmingham Animal Hospital for further care.